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1824-28 History of the Commonwealth of England. From its Commencement, to the Restoration of Charles the Second
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First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition.
Complete in four volumes.
In the original paper covered boards, strikingly presented in four custom quarter calf chemises with paper to the boards, and a custom cloth slipcase. Slipcase and chemises are in a near fine condition.
Half-title is present to each volume.
William Godwin's philosophical history, in which he explores the Commonwealth of England, the political structure established after the deposition and execution of Charles I. Godwin explores the rule of Oliver Cromwell, his death, and then the Restoration of the monarchy.
This work is a reflection of his anarchist and libertarian beliefs, with his take on the government of the Commonwealth holding great influence on the student of late eighteenth century British political thought. Godwin reflects on the period of English history through the lens of his radical ideals.
Godwin was the father of Mary Shelley, and the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft.
Condition
In the original paper covered boards, Volume III is rebacked with newer paper covered boards, in four custom quarter calf chemise, and a cloth slipcase. Externally, a little worn, with some rubbing and marks and spots to the boards and spines. Loss to the backstrips of Volumes I, III, and IV. Bumping to the extremities, and to the head and tail of the spine of Volume II. Boards of Volumes I and III are held by cords only, as is the rear board of Volume II. Joints and hinges of Volume IV are starting but firm. Volume I is generally firmly bound, Volumes II, III, and IV are firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Slipcase is lightly rubbed and faded to the extremities, in a near fine condition. Small marks to the spines of the chemises, with marks internally, and a small dampstain to the spines of Volume II and IV, in a near fine condition.
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